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SYN 986 Washington vs. Seigel PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yamaoka Yukinobu (ranked 1413 p4p, 2059 weight class) and David Dilbrandt (ranked 125 p4p, 175 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dilbrandt's choice of entrance music: Rock the Dragon. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yamaoka Yukinobu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Dilbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yukinobu scores with a jab to the head.
Yukinobu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yukinobu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dilbrandt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yukinobu moves out of range of the leg kick from Dilbrandt.
Yukinobu shoots in but no luck this time.
Yukinobu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yukinobu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Yukinobu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yukinobu backwards.
Dilbrandt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yukinobu.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the side of Yukinobu's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yukinobu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dilbrandt clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
I really don't envy Dilbrandt right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yukinobu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Yukinobu controlling well, preventing Dilbrandt from escaping the position.
Yukinobu missing with punches from the back.
What can Dilbrandt do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dilbrandt covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Yukinobu scores with punches and elbows.
Yukinobu connects with a big shot to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt is trying to roll into a better position but Yukinobu has get a rear naked choke and Dilbrandt is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yamaoka Yukinobu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikie Lee (ranked 1938 p4p, 2724 weight class) and Rock Fish (ranked 300 p4p, 409 weight class). Lee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Welcome to the Jungle. Fish has chosen Imagine Dragons - Warriors as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikie Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Fish!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fish throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fish with a nice calf kick.
Fish swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee tries to bum rush Fish with a series of wild strikes but Fish uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fish or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee, which made it look bad.
Fish moves away from the strike by Lee.
Fish connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Fish.
Lee lands a head kick!
Lee misses with a head kick.
Fish takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fish lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fish lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Fish swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Fish seems unphased.
Lee cracks Fish with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fish throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Fish counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lee throws a head kick but Fish moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fish's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fish or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee, which made it look bad.
Fish lands a jab to the nose.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Fish avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee tests Fish's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fish is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fish was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fish lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Lee misses.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fish avoids the head kick by Lee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fish.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Mikie Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Fish.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee throws a series of punches but Fish moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish throws a good cross that connects.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Fish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fish fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fish connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fish fails with the takedown.
Fish on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Fish moves out of range easily.
Fish throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fish slips under a jab from Lee.
A little jabbing left from Fish on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fish gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Lee scores with a four punch combination!
Lee misses with a head kick.
Fish with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.
Fish connects with the punch.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Fish shoots in, scooping Lee off his feet. Fish is holding his opponent over his shoulder. He slams Lee to the mat and Lee is in big trouble! Fish is landing strikes to his unconscious foe and the ref dives in to end the fight! Fish is celebrating with his corner and rightfully so.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Rock Fish!
A very excited looking Rock Fish made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Mikie Lee stepped up to the mic, saying 'No way he beats me clean. He has to be juicing. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Quessy (ranked 2215 p4p, 2462 weight class) and Darius Frank (ranked 289 p4p, 307 weight class). Quessy comes into the arena with NTM - Ma Benz blaring out of the sound system. Frank has chosen Trapper x Foogiano as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Quessy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Frank!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quessy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quessy avoids the body shot from Frank.
Quessy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frank sprawls and moves away.
Quessy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Frank looks for the body kick but Quessy saw that one coming.
Quessy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Quessy tests Frank's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frank jabs Quessy right on the nose. Quessy blinks but takes it well.
 It looks like Thomas Quessy has been cut.
Quessy tries to keep at a distance but Frank has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frank scores with a shot to the side of Quessy's head.
Frank lands a body punch in the clinch.
Quessy tries to work over Frank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frank pushes Quessy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quessy can't find room to land a body shot as Frank controls the action.
Quessy takes a shot to the head.
Frank lands a shoulder strike.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Quessy controls the action.
Frank lands a hook that snaps the head of Quessy backwards.
Frank lands a nice uppercut.
Frank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Quessy misses with a punch to the body.
Quessy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Frank.
Frank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frank lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frank has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Quessy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Frank can turn it around.
Quessy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frank tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quessy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Frank lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quessy backwards.
Frank presses Quessy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Frank effectively controlling the action here.
Quessy misses with a punch on the inside.
Quessy scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank lands a shot to the body.
Quessy prevents a body shot from Frank.
Frank manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Frank looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Quessy with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quessy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Quessy from controlling successfully.
Frank trying to keep a closed guard but Quessy is proving a slippery customer.
Quessy looking to pass the guard.
Frank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quessy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quessy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frank swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frank working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quessy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quessy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Quessy lands a couple of digs.
Quessy chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quessy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Quessy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Quessy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Quessy throwing strikes from guard but Frank blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quessy stands up over Frank, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Quessy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quessy wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
Quessy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frank's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quessy.
Quessy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Quessy thows a huge punch but Frank dodges it nicely.
Quessy throwing shots but Frank is blocking nicely.
Quessy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Frank is not content to let Quessy control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Frank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Quessy's cut.
That's time! Quessy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Quessy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frank was well out of range. Poor timing from Quessy.
Frank avoids the body shot from Quessy.
A swing and a miss from Frank.
Quessy feinted with a counter takedown.
Quessy throws an overhand right that lands on Frank's shoulder, as Frank tries to avoid the shot.
Frank stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quessy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quessy attempts a counter takedown but Frank avoids it well and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Quessy as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank looks to score with a jab to the body but Quessy is just out of range.
Quessy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frank sprawls and moves away.
Quessy slips a straight right by Frank.
Quessy throws an off balance right hand
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quessy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frank.
Quessy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Quessy somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frank! But no joy.
Quessy ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Quessy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Quessy avoids the head kick by Frank.
Frank blocks a jab.
Frank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quessy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quessy tries to counter with a takedown but Frank is quick to defend against it.
Frank looks to land a left hand but Quessy moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Frank misses
and Quessy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quessy passes to full mount!
Thomas Quessy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quessy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Frank takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quessy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Frank is now in Quessy's guard. A big mistake from Quessy there, giving up the dominant position!
Frank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frank tries to free his leg and advance position but Quessy is retaining full guard.
Frank forces his way into half guard.
Frank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quessy defending well though.
Frank wants to pass to mount but Quessy is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quessy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Frank.
Quessy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frank stopping the sweep attempt from Quessy.
Quessy keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Quessy keeping full guard, as Frank tries to pass.
Frank throws a strike but Quessy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Quessy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Frank has his foot on Quessy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Quessy works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Quessy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Quessy throws a big right hand that misses.
Quessy wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Quessy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Quessy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quessy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Frank looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Quessy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Quessy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Frank tries to clinch but Quessy is having none of it.
Frank just misses with a punch to the body.
Quessy takes one on the button.
Frank throws a jab when Quessy was well out of range.
Frank misses with a lunging right hand
and Quessy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Quessy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Quessy trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy pushes down on Frank's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Quessy drops an elbow to the side of Frank's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank has hold of Quessy's hands but Quessy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Frank blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quessy.
Quessy trying to control from Frank's half guard. Frank has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Quessy postures up and lands a big shot to Frank's brow.
Frank is looking for a triangle but Quessy pushes his legs off easily.
Quessy looking to pass the guard.
Quessy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quessy is pushing down on Frank's leg trying to pass to half guard. Frank is fighting to maintain full guard but Quessy has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quessy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frank defending well though.
Frank is trying to get back to full guard.
Frank blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quessy.
Quessy is trying to control. Frank wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Quessy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Quessy wants to pass to mount but Frank is defending the position.
Quessy is trying to control the action in half guard but Frank is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quessy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Quessy stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Frank scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thomas Quessy's cut is getting worse.
Frank looks to throw the jab but Quessy is out of range.
Frank clinches.
Quessy trying to control the position but instead, Frank has worked for underhooks and has pushed Quessy into the cage.
Frank is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Quessy to keep the fight standing.
Quessy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Quessy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank tries to work over Quessy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frank blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Frank scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frank lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frank.
Frank tries a body shot but Quessy blocks it.
Good body shot from Quessy.
Quessy blocks a body shot from Frank.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quessy tries to throw a body punch but Frank avoids it by throwing Quessy back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Frank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Frank is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Quessy defends well.
Frank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quessy wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thomas Quessy.
I think Quessy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darius Frank!
Our winner, Darius Frank, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Salyn Sarethi (ranked 1595 p4p, 1025 weight class) and Stryder Yuri (ranked 221 p4p, 144 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sarethi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Blue Ice. Stryder Yuri struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Stryder Yuri acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Salyn Sarethi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stryder Yuri!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarethi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sarethi misses with a looping left.
Yuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarethi moves away.
Yuri moves out of range as Sarethi throws a body kick.
Sarethi avoids the body shot from Yuri.
Yuri tries to clinch up but Sarethi circles away and keeps his distance.
Yuri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sarethi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yuri thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarethi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yuri scores with the left hand. Sarethi knows he should have avoided that one.
Sarethi looks to throw the jab but Yuri is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Yuri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Sarethi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuri defending well as Sarethi loads up on a big left hand.
Yuri steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sarethi. That one must have hurt.
Yuri moves out of range as Sarethi throws a body kick.
Yuri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sarethi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yuri in his tracks.
Yuri slips under a jab.
Yuri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yuri moves out of range of the body kick from Sarethi.
Yuri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yuri takes a jab right on the kisser.
 It looks like Stryder Yuri has been cut.
Yuri darts in and clinches Sarethi up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuri struggles to land a body shot inside as Sarethi controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Sarethi fails to land.
A short uppercut from Yuri.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sarethi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarethi tries a body shot but Yuri blocks it.
Sarethi blocks a body shot from Yuri.
Sarethi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yuri's coach down at New York Public Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yuri's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yuri lands a right hand.
Sarethi blocking some punches.
Sarethi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yuri misses with some punches.
Yuri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yuri breaks from the clinch.
Salyn Sarethi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuri misses the shot to the body.
Sarethi connects with a jab.
Yuri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sarethi comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Yuri stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Sarethi is on him like rabid pit bull! Yuri slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salyn Sarethi!
A relieved looking Salyn Sarethi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amri Mbeki (ranked 1333 p4p, 1229 weight class) and Leandro Narloch (ranked 70 p4p, 60 weight class). Mbeki comes to the cage accompanied by Where The Hood At. Amri Mbeki had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Amri Mbeki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Narloch!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mbeki misses with an uppercut
and Narloch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mbeki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Narloch's hands.
Mbeki throws an off balance right hand
and Narloch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Amri Mbeki has been cut.
Mbeki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Narloch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mbeki lands a hook that stumbles Narloch back into the cage. Mbeki follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Narloch to the canvas! Mbeki pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Narloch has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Amri Mbeki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ay Blyad (ranked 266 p4p, 406 weight class) and Sultanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 45 p4p, 66 weight class). Blyad comes to the cage accompanied by luv. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ay Blyad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Akhtankhanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blyad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Akhtankhanov sprawls and moves away.
Blyad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Blyad decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akhtankhanov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blyad drops back, looking for a kneebar! Akhtankhanov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Akhtankhanov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Akhtankhanov!
Akhtankhanov gets to mount! Blyad was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Akhtankhanov content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov wants to get back to his feet but Blyad is holding on tight.
Blyad can't escape the position.
Akhtankhanov controlling the pace for now.
Blyad regains half guard.
Blyad actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blyad tries to roll over but Akhtankhanov keeps him under control.
Blyad looking for submissions off his back.
Blyad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akhtankhanov trying to control the pace.
Blyad actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blyad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akhtankhanov pulls his head out easily.
Blyad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blyad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Akhtankhanov seems content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blyad misses with an uppercut.
Blyad throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov throws out a counter right but Blyad avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Blyad coming out on top.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Blyad throws a poor cross that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blyad's knee momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Blyad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blyad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blyad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akhtankhanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Blyad moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Blyad.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Blyad is out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Blyad blocks it.
Blyad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blyad looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice head shot.
Akhtankhanov thuds a left hand into Blyad's body.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blyad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Blyad coming out on top.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick aimed at Blyad's knee but Blyad avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Blyad.
Akhtankhanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Blyad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice cross by Blyad.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blyad.
Blyad avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Blyad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blyad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akhtankhanov on the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blyad misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blyad scoring well with a low kick there.
Blyad misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Blyad throws a chopping leg kick but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blyad counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Blyad drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Akhtankhanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blyad has Akhtankhanov in his guard.
Blyad looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Akhtankhanov has picked Blyad up and slammed him! Blyad can't keep hold of the triangle and Akhtankhanov manages to pass to side control!
Blyad tries to bench press Akhtankhanov off him but Akhtankhanov keeps the position.
Blyad is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ay Blyad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blyad is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov controls the position from side control.
Blyad is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Akhtankhanov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Akhtankhanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blyad tries to reverse the position but Akhtankhanov maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Akhtankhanov controlling the pace for now.
Blyad is trying to escape the mount.
Akhtankhanov tries to control but Blyad wriggling away.
Blyad is looking to improve his position but Akhtankhanov isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Akhtankhanov walks into a left hand.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right hand.
Blyad throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blyad walks into a stiff left hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot that snaps Blyad's head back.
Blyad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akhtankhanov momentarily.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blyad wants to slow Akhtankhanov down by chopping away at his legs.
Blyad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blyad throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Blyad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blyad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blyad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blyad feinted with a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Blyad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blyad loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyad checks the leg kick.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Blyad.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blyad loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Blyad misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Akhtankhanov tests Blyad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blyad throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akhtankhanov! But no joy.
Blyad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blyad.
Akhtankhanov lands with a straight right. Blyad didn't see that one coming.
Blyad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Blyad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blyad's sensitive parts.
Blyad lands a head shot.
Blyad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blyad throws a right hand that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Blyad attempts a counter takedown but Akhtankhanov avoids it well and moves away.
Blyad lands a glancing blow to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.
Blyad misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov is looking to chop away at Blyad's legs.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Blyad moves out of range easily.
Blyad attempts a counter takedown but Akhtankhanov avoids it well and moves away.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blyad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blyad lands a jab.
Blyad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blyad misses with a straight left.
Blyad lands a glancing blow to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. That's going to slow Blyad down.
Akhtankhanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blyad. Blyad obviously looking to wear him down.
Blyad shoots for a takedown but Akhtankhanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Blyad misses the target.
Blyad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Blyad blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Blyad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Akhtankhanov is trying to defend but Blyad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Blyad is trying to work for a kimura but Akhtankhanov is defending well.
Blyad wants to work for an arm triangle but Akhtankhanov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blyad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akhtankhanov is just riding it out for now. Blyad eventually gives up the hold.
Blyad looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blyad wants to work for an arm triangle but Akhtankhanov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sultanbek Akhtankhanov.
Well Akhtankhanov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo De Geno (ranked 412 p4p, 377 weight class) and Bethania Valverde (ranked 32 p4p, 25 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think De Geno might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DE MEXICO SONG. Valverde is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: LLAMAME YA. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo De Geno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bethania Valverde!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Geno slips a jab from Valverde.
A big left from Valverde misses.
De Geno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
and De Geno counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Valverde wants to get back to his feet but De Geno is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Geno stands up from Valverde's guard - De Geno perhaps looking for a knockout.
Valverde throws a hook but De Geno avoids it easily.
De Geno changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Geno.
De Geno tries to counter with a takedown but Valverde is quick to defend against it.
Valverde throws a jab when De Geno was well out of range.
De Geno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
De Geno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
Valverde throws a hook to the side of De Geno's head but De Geno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valverde misses with a low kick.
De Geno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Valverde connects with a solid leg kick.
De Geno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Valverde misses with a hook. De Geno ducked under it nicely.
De Geno attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
De Geno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Geno staying out of range there.
De Geno changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bethania Valverde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Valverde misses.
Valverde lands a lovely overhand right.
Valverde swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Geno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Valverde throws a shot from downtown. De Geno moves away and avoids it.
De Geno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
De Geno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valverde throws the left hand but De Geno avoids the punch easily.
De Geno tries to counter with a takedown but Valverde is quick to defend against it.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but De Geno is just out of range.
De Geno changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Valverde misses with an uppercut.
De Geno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Geno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valverde connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Geno.
De Geno attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
De Geno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Geno ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
De Geno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Geno blocks a jab.
Valverde lands a head shot.
De Geno defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
Valverde misses with a head kick.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on De Geno's shoulder, as De Geno tries to avoid the shot.
Bethania Valverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Geno staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Geno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
De Geno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Valverde scores with a leg kick.
Valverde misses the jab.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Geno.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as De Geno blocks the low kick.
Valverde misses with an uppercut.
De Geno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Geno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Geno manages to avoid it.
Valverde cracks De Geno with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valverde throws a nice looking combination but De Geno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Geno attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bethania Valverde dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde throws a low kick but De Geno moves out of range easily.
De Geno tries to counter with a takedown but Valverde is quick to defend against it.
De Geno moves out of range of the strikes.
Valverde has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as De Geno is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Valverde misses the jab.
De Geno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Valverde sprawls and moves away.
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Geno attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
De Geno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Geno feinted with a counter takedown.
Valverde misses with a looping left.
De Geno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Valverde sprawls and moves away.
Valverde throws a low kick but De Geno avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde connects with a body shot.
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Geno tries to counter with a takedown but Valverde is quick to defend against it.
De Geno slips a jab from Valverde.
De Geno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Valverde sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valverde chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Geno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valverde works De Geno's body with a nice hook.
Valverde looks to throw the jab but De Geno is out of range.
Valverde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Geno moves out of range as Valverde strikes.
De Geno feinted with a counter takedown.
Valverde throws a hook to the side of De Geno's head but De Geno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Geno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
De Geno drops his hands momentarily and Valverde takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valverde throws a hook to the side of De Geno's head but De Geno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Geno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A low kick from Valverde is predictable there
and De Geno counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
De Geno stops Valverde from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Geno decides to stand up.
Valverde is looking to chop away at De Geno's legs.
Pablo De Geno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but De Geno is just out of range.
De Geno tries to counter with a takedown but Valverde is quick to defend against it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Geno checks a leg kick.
Valverde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Geno is able to avoid easily.
De Geno tries to counter with a takedown but Valverde is quick to defend against it.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and De Geno moves out of range easily.
De Geno feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Valverde misses.
De Geno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Valverde scores with a hook.
De Geno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valverde.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Geno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
De Geno moves out of range as Valverde strikes.
De Geno attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
Valverde throws a big shot that misses.
De Geno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Valverde throws a body punch but De Geno moves out of range.
De Geno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Valverde sprawls and moves away.
Valverde tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Geno avoids the body shot from Valverde.
De Geno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
De Geno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
De Geno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body.
De Geno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valverde.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Geno ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
De Geno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Valverde sprawls and moves away.
Valverde throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Valverde throws a poor cross that misses
and De Geno counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
De Geno prevents Valverde from standing back up.
De Geno stands up out of the half guard.
Nice defenses there by De Geno.
De Geno attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
De Geno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
De Geno attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Geno changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bethania Valverde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Valverde fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valverde throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by De Geno.
De Geno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Geno there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valverde lands with a cross.
De Geno checks a leg kick.
Valverde fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bethania Valverde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valverde throws a leg kick but De Geno sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Geno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valverde. That's going to slow De Geno down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde cracks De Geno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Geno checks a low kick from Valverde.
Valverde misses with a straight left.
De Geno feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valverde looks to throw the jab but De Geno is out of range.
De Geno changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De Geno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valverde throws a body punch but De Geno moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valverde.
Valverde looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Geno attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
Valverde swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Geno.
A bone on bone clash there as De Geno blocks the leg kick.
De Geno attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Valverde misses.
De Geno staying out of range there.
De Geno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Valverde scores with a nice right hand.
Valverde throws a jab when De Geno was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valverde throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Valverde throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valverde. That's going to slow De Geno down.
De Geno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valverde throws a shot from downtown. De Geno moves away and avoids it.
De Geno feinted with a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Geno blocks a jab.
De Geno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
De Geno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Valverde sprawls and moves away.
Valverde misses with a hook. De Geno ducked under it nicely.
De Geno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valverde.
De Geno attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
Bethania Valverde is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Valverde paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Geno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Valverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Geno moves away.
De Geno defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
De Geno tries to counter with a takedown but Valverde is quick to defend against it.
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Geno was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Geno.
De Geno attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
De Geno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valverde finds it's way round the side to connect with De Geno's head.
Valverde attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valverde throws a low kick but De Geno moves out of range easily.
Valverde lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Geno slips under a jab.
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Geno attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Geno manages to avoid it.
Valverde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but De Geno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Geno changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De Geno tries to move into range but Valverde moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valverde misses the shot to the body.
De Geno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Valverde fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Geno is out of range.
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Geno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Geno was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
De Geno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Valverde sprawls and moves away.
Pablo De Geno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valverde throws a lazy uppercut
and De Geno decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Valverde's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bethania Valverde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valverde winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bethania Valverde!
A very excited looking Bethania Valverde made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alborz Mumu (ranked 476 p4p, 624 weight class) and Magnus Von Ver Huevan (ranked 69 p4p, 88 weight class). Von Ver Huevan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Call to Arms. Magnus Von Ver Huevan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alborz Mumu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Von Ver Huevan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan throws out a counter right but Mumu avoids it with no problem.
Von Ver Huevan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Ver Huevan misses with an uppercut
and Mumu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mumu throws a jab when Von Ver Huevan was well out of range.
Von Ver Huevan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Ver Huevan throws a front kick that sends Mumu stumbling back into the cage.
Mumu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mumu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a hook.
Von Ver Huevan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Von Ver Huevan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Magnus Von Ver Huevan has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ver Huevan throws a looping overhand right but Mumu ducks down to avoid it.
It appears Mumu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a left hand
and Mumu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Von Ver Huevan really felt that one!
Magnus Von Ver Huevan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ver Huevan looks winded!
Mumu with a nice calf kick.
Mumu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Von Ver Huevan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mumu - the referee stops the clock and Von Ver Huevan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mumu. Von Ver Huevan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ver Huevan slips a straight right by Mumu.
Von Ver Huevan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mumu's corner calls for a 1-2. Mumu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mumu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mumu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice body kick from Mumu.
Mumu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Von Ver Huevan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Von Ver Huevan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mumu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mumu throws a pinpoint strike between Von Ver Huevan's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Von Ver Huevan crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Mumu scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alborz Mumu!
Our winner, Alborz Mumu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Bar (ranked 313 p4p, 529 weight class) and Jerry Short (ranked 19 p4p, 26 weight class). Short has chosen Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Bar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jerry Short!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Short stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Short wants it to stay on the feet.
Bar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Short swivels and escapes.
Bar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Short as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Bar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Short sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Short with the counter takedown but Bar avoids it easily.
Short shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bar defends it nicely.
Bar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Short counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Short.
Short preventing the sweep.
Short wants to control from the top but Bar keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Short gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Short is pushing down on Bar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bar is fighting to maintain full guard but Short has managed to sneak the leg through.
Short is trying to work for a kimura but Bar is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bar is staying active underneath Short, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bar moves into full guard.
Short advances position into side control!
Bar is looking to regain half guard here but Short keeps moving and retains side control.
Short tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Short has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bar is looking for a sweep.
Bar gets back to half guard.
Bar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Short lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Short jumps into side control!
Bar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Short tries to roll over but Bar keeps him under control.
Bar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Short has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Short looking for submissions off his back.
Bar is looking to advance position but Short won't allow it.
Short is defending against the submission attempts here by Bar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Short is looking to improve his position.
Bar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Short looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Short regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Short escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Short is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bar is aware though and is defending well.
Bar lands a couple of digs.
Bar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Short looking for a guillotine here but Bar defends easily.
Bar scoring with some ground and pound.
Bar passes Short's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Short looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Short looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bar is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bar throwing shots but Short is blocking nicely.
Bar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Short wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well.
Short is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bar pulls his head out easily.
Bar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Short defends it well.
Short blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerry Short will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Short tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bar is in Short's guard.
Bar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Short is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bar is aware though and is defending well.
Jonny Bar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bar pushes down on Short's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Short wants to control but Bar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Short is just riding it out for now. Bar eventually gives up the hold.
Short is defending against the submission attempts here by Bar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Short is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Short looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Short moves into full guard.
Bar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bar throws a sloppy strike and Short has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Bar is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Short!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerry Short!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Imperial Washington (ranked 32 p4p, 153 weight class) and Bugsy Seigel (ranked 6 p4p, 30 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Imperial Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bugsy Seigel!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington throws a series of punches but Seigel moves out of range.
Seigel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Washington.
Seigel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Imperial Washington has been cut.
Washington lands with a good body shot.
Washington rushes Seigel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Washington.
Washington being controlled against the cage.
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington thows a leg kick but Seigel checks it
and Seigel counters with a body kick that stops Washington in his tracks momentarily.
Washington misses with a body punch
and Seigel counters with a good, hard body kick but Washington shrugs it off.
Seigel throws a lazy body kick
and Washington counters with a thumping low kick.
Seigel needs to keep his hands up - Washington had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Washington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Washington misses the jab.
A shot to the body from Washington misses
and Seigel counters with a head kick that drops Washington to the mat! Washington scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Washington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seigel counters with a crisp right hand that drops Washington! Seigel lets Washington back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Washington is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seigel drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Washington right on the button. Washington goes down! Seigel follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Seigel gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bugsy Seigel!
A victorious Bugsy Seigel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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